Rich and Nancy Kinder have spent the last two decades applying the values instilled by their small-town roots toward remarkable philanthropic efforts. Both originally hailing from quiet American towns, the Kinders have called Houston home for much of their adult lives, and have also spent that time generously giving back to their city. The husband […]
“If we’re going to improve the lives of women around the world – and I believe we must – then we have to stretch beyond ourselves. We have to challenge ourselves and we have to challenge others.” So says Sheila Johnson, who is the perfect model of an empowered woman. Co-founder of BET, a powerful […]
You might feel like you’re willing to do a lot for a cause or for the good of the planet. Would you live in a dumpster for 12 months or teach classes in one? Probably not. That’s what sets Dr. Jeffrey Wilson, a.k.a. “Professor Dumpster,” apart from the rest of us. Mr. Wilson is an […]
James Ward is a freshman at Howard University. He is on track to become a physicist. He also used to be homeless. James’ mom, Sherell, raised three kids as a single mom who suffered from alcoholism. Growing up, the family hadn’t ever had a stable home until they moved into the Union Rescue Mission when […]
When it comes to donating funds to worthy causes, two givers are always better than one. Happily, there are many charitable foundations backed by two philanthropic people, most commonly a husband and wife team. Leading businesspeople, celebrities, and entrepreneurs have donated millions of dollars, as well as their time to important causes, and more often […]
You might think that the founder of Dell Inc., one of the world’s leading sellers of PCs, would be interested in philanthropic causes pertaining to technology. However, with Michael Dell, this simply isn’t the case. The self-professed “homegrown geek” turned multi-billionaire, and his wife Susan Dell, are much more interested in giving to causes that […]
John Prendergast is, in many ways, the model activist. He has dedicated the past thirty years to advocating for human rights abroad, and his efforts have allotted every organization he has worked with enormous amounts of support from passionate philanthropists. He is an author, human rights campaign leader, an advisor to prominent philanthropists, and a […]
In recent interviews, acclaimed author James Patterson has announced that he will be donating $1 million to independent bookstores throughout the next year. Patterson’s desire to support independent booksellers stems from his aspiration to increase nationwide literacy, with a particular focus on getting children excited about reading. Increasing childhood literacy is something that personally resonates […]
Do you care what you look like? Do you take pride in your appearance? There is a man who works on a street corner who believes you should care. More than that…he can read you in about three seconds flat. Don, who goes by only one name, works as a shoeshine man at 6th Ave. […]
Audrey Hepburn is one of the most adored Hollywood icons of all time. While many know her for roles in dozens of beloved American films, Hepburn was as much of a passionate humanitarian as an actress throughout her adult life. Hepburn has said, “I feel so strongly that’s where it all starts, with kindness. What […]